By PAUL GOTHAM Fourteen players have topped the single-game 40-point plateau this season. Only Jack Gibbs has repeated that feat. Davidson's junior guard garnered National Player of the Week honors and the Atlantic 10 Conference award for the second straight week when he averaged 37 points and seven assists in two contests. The Westerville, Ohio native scored 31 points … [Read more...] about Davidson’s Gibbs keeps good company
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Davidson, Dayton and a matter of pace
By PAUL GOTHAM When Davidson's Wildcats visit the University of Dayton Arena, Tuesday night they bring with them the Atlantic 10's leading offense. Their strength may turn into a weakness when meeting the host Dayton Flyers. Bob McKillop's Wildcats score 82 points per game while UD nets 73. On the surface, it appears Davidson will want a wide-open affair. McKillop knows … [Read more...] about Davidson, Dayton and a matter of pace
Adams, Posley spark second-half rally as Bona defeats Davidson
By PAUL GOTHAM ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- The Davidson Wildcats hadn't lost a game this season when scoring 80 or more points. That is until Saturday night. Marcus Posley keyed a 15-4 second-half run, and Jaylen Adams finished with a career night as the St. Bonaventure Bonnies defeated Davidson, 97-85 in Atlantic 10 action. Posley scored eight of his 19 points as the … [Read more...] about Adams, Posley spark second-half rally as Bona defeats Davidson
VCU and Williams find gaps in Davidson zone
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN -- Never has a 20-point game felt so close. Never, also, did a game seem so ready to follow a pre-determined script. That was the case Saturday afternoon when the No. 1-seed Davidson Wildcats met the No. 5-seed VCU Rams in the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 Championship. Davidson opened the contest on 16-4 run. VCU responded with their own of … [Read more...] about VCU and Williams find gaps in Davidson zone
Kalinoski and Davidson survive La Salle
By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN -- When pushed back on your heels, come out swinging. For the better of their Atlantic 10 quarter-final meeting with the La Salle Explorers, the No. 1-seed Davidson Wildcats played outside their comfort zone. They found a timely haymaker. Tyler Kalinoski's off-balance layup at the buzzer gave the Wildcats a 67-66 victory over the No. 9-seed … [Read more...] about Kalinoski and Davidson survive La Salle